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Chapter 8

Terms in this set (64)

Inflamed
It is very important that a salon not serve a client who is suffering from an _____ skin disorder
Lesion
Any mark on the skin that may indicate an injury or damage that changes the structure of tissues or organs
Primary lesion
A lesion that is a different color than the color of the skin
Bulla
A large blister containing a watery fluid
Cyst
A primary lesion frequently seen in cases of severe acne
Tubercle
A closed, abnormally developed sac that contains pus, semifluid, or morbid matter, above or below the skin, which cannot be drained or fluid
Macule
A freckle is an example of
Nodule
A solid bump larger than 1 centimeter that can be easily felt is called
Papule
A raised bump that is often red due to inflammation and sore due to the pressure of swelling
Tumor
An abnormal mass varying in size, shape, and color
Vesicle
Contact with poison ivy or poison oak commonly causes ____ in many people
Sting of a nettle
Wheals are commonly caused by a scratch, bite of an insect, urticarial (skin allergy), or the
Secondary skin lesion
Characterized by a pile of material on the skin surface or a depression in the skin surface
Keloid
A very thick scar such as a _____ is an example of a secondary skin lesion
Crust
The scab on a sore is an example of a(n)
Fissure
A crack that penetrates the dermis layer of the skin is a
Keloid
A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue
Scar
Cicatrix is another name for
Ulcer
An open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth, is an
T-zone
Comedones appear most frequently in the ___ of the face
Blackhead
When the sebum of a comedo is exposed, it oxidizes, producing a
Whitehead
A closed comedo is also known as a
Milia
Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear under the epidermis and have no visible opening are
Sebaceous glands
Acne is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the
Redness, flaky skin
Seborrheic dermatitis is often characterized by
Rosacea
The chronic condition that is characterized by redness on the cheeks and nose
Distended or dilated (surface) blood vessels
Telangiectasis is defined as
Anhidrosis
A deficiency in perspiration or the ability to sweat is called
Bromhidrosis
Foul-smelling perspiration caused by bacteria is
Prickly heat
Miliaria rubra is an inflammation of the sweat glands that is also known as
Conjunctivitis
Common, extremely contagious bacterial infection of the eye
Dermatitis
Broadly used to describe any inflammatory condition of the skin
Contagious
Eczema is not
Herpes simplex 1
Often presents as a fever blister or a cold sore
Impetigo
A contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions
Psoriasis
A skin disease is caused by the skin cells turning over faster than normal
Hyperpigmentation
Darker than normal pigmentation that appears as dark splotches is called
Silky white
A person with albinism will have hair that is
Birthmark
Another name for a nevus is a
Stain
An abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape
Vitiliago
A hereditary condition that causes hypopigmented spots on the skin
Keratoma
A callus is a _____ caused by continued, repeated pressure or friction on any part of the skin.
Wart
A verruca is also known as a
Basal cell carcinoma
The most common and least severe type of skin cancer is
Scaly red papules or nodules
Squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by
Malignant melanoma
Black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture are a sign of skin cancer
Diameter
The D on the America Cancer Society Cancer Checklist stands for
Heredity and hormones
A predisposition to acne is based on _____ and ______
Retain dead cells in the follicle
Retention hyperkeratosis is the hereditary tendency for acne-prone skin to _____ _____ ______ in the ________
Oxygen
Propionibacterium acne are anaerobic, which means they cannot survive in the presence of ____
Noncomedogenic
A(n) product is one that has been designed and proven not to clog follicles
Exposure to the sun
___ to the ___ is an example of an extrinsic skin-aging factor, not intrinsic
Sun exposure
The extrinsic skin-aging factor that has the greatest impact on how skin ages is
Ethnicity
Genetics and _____ are examples of intrinsic skin-aging factors
UVA
Rays of the sun are known as aging rays
UVB
The UV rays that cause the majority of skin cancers are
15
To prevent premature skin aging, you should make daily use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least
10am to 3pm
The time of the day that UV exposure is typically the highest is usually from __ to __
30
You apply sunscreen at least __ minutes before the sun
6
Avoid exposing children younger than __ months to the sun
Contact dermatitis
Refers to an inflammation of the skin caused by touching certain chemicals or substances
Fingers, face, and scalp
Common places for allergic contact dermatitis on a client include the _____,____, and ____
Irritant contact dermatitis
When irritating substances temporarily damage the epidermis, the result is
use gloves when working with irritating chemicals
The best way to prevent both types of occupational contact dermatitis is to
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